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Roberta Swanton
  • a sophomore chemistry major
  • Class of 2016
  • Goose Lake, IA

Roberta Swanton Performs with BVU Concert Choir on April 10

2011 Apr 5

Roberta Swanton, a sophomore chemistry major from Goose Lake will perform with the Buena Vista University concert choir as they present music from their spring tour on Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m. in Schaller Memorial Chapel on the campus of BVU. The choir's spring tour included performances in the Sioux City, Omaha and Kansas City areas.

The program includes new repertoire including a Finnish selection called El Hambo by Jaakko Mantyjarvi; Sanctus by Ola Gjeilo; and a new arrangement of Ave Verum by Philip Stopford. Familiar sacred selections will include several spirituals featuring BVU student soloists. The BVU Jazz Choir will also preview their Jazz Show performance scheduled for May 5. They will sing The Body Electric from the original Fame score and For Now from Avenue Q.

The concert is free of charge and is open to the public. A reception for family, friends and guests will be held in the Harold Walter Siebens Forum following the event. Director for the BVU choirs is Dr. Paula Keeler and accompanist is Deanna Larson.

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